My Cultivation Starting from Archery

"Hmm."

Master Feng Zhi stroked his white beard that hung down to his chest: "This young one is quite in line with my thoughts. I wonder who this disciple from Qingxu Sect might be. He will surely achieve great things in the future."

"Your words flatter my son, Daoist Feng Zhi."

Xue Jingfeng knew the other party was deliberately flattering.

Nowadays, Qingxu Sect had a Nascent Soul, and at the height of its power, the status of the entire sect had risen with it.

"However..."

Xue Jingfeng soberly realized the problem, "Little Witch Mountain is too far from Dragon Elephant City. If we were to go personally, it's very likely that if something happens at Star Peak Mountain, we might not be able to return in time, which could lead to greater errors. This matter should be discussed later."

Master Feng Zhi stroked his beard and pondered.

At this moment, the Sound Transmission Talisman in his arms began to flicker with spirit light, and he abruptly stood up: "Not good, it's starting at Star Peak Mountain again. Daoist Yang is calling us both to go for reinforcement. Cao Zhi, take care of things here!"

After giving a brief instruction, the two Golden Core Elders turned into lights of escape and disappeared in an instant.

"Since the two Elders have given their instructions, I will now begin assigning more detailed tasks to each Daoist present."

It was well known that Cao Zhi was a descendant of the Heavenly Killing True Monarch, so naturally no one objected.

"Lu Shengzhi, Lu Zhiyong."

He continued: "Five days later, the two of you will lead ten disciples to the area around Mingquan Lake to attempt to rescue fellow Daoists who were previously captured. If successful, each of you will receive a reward of four hundred Copper Coins."

Receiving four hundred Copper Coins at once!

Upon hearing this number, all cultivators present couldn't help but be shocked.

How many of them have been struggling here for years without saving up so much!

Yet, considering it again, "Mingquan Lake" is outside Star Peak Mountain and under the control of the Demon Sect!

Going there to rescue people is practically a death sentence!

"Rest assured, you won't be put in too much difficulty."

Cao Zhi added: "Even if you fail, as long as you determine the location and situation of the captured Daoists, you'll still earn one hundred Coins, and all rewards for slaying Demon Cultivators along the way will be tripled."

With this said, the task became much more reasonable.

"Daoist Lu?"

Cao Zhi asked: "So, any issues?"

"Daoist Cao."

Chen Sansi, knowing he couldn't refuse, still tried: "Lu knows nothing about the situation outside Star Peak Mountain. Leading a team might be unsuitable."

"This..."

Cao Zhi raised an eyebrow and looked at the others: "Is there another Daoist willing to take this task?"

The crowd remained silent.

One hundred Copper Coins was quite a bit, but the risk was immense, and unless absolutely necessary, no one wanted to go.

"I say, Fellow Daoist Lu."

Someone sternly said: "We cultivators practice for Spiritual Energy from nature. At critical moments, we should stand up and be counted, not cower in fear!"

"Daoist Lu, the holy order is as solid as a mountain."

Female cultivator Song Jing said: "Even Senior Brother Xue in Dragon Elephant City can't go against this order."

"Since that's the case..."

Chen Sansi nodded: "I am willing to obey."

In the Cultivation World, wars are not without order, and the penalties for disobeying orders are no less severe than those for disobeying military orders in the mortal world.

Moreover, the supervisory force sent by the Heavenly Water Saint Sect inside and outside the city will kill any "deserters" on the spot, regardless of their status.

Even if, in the worst-case scenario, Chen Sansi flees, the matter of Creation Jade Dew would be a lost cause, and even Lu Shengzhi's identity might be invalidated, which could potentially implicate his master and others.

Fortunately, he knew what the other party wanted to do and could prepare ahead of time, so now he could only respond calmly.

Chen Sansi was habitually cautious and would avoid danger, but when confronted with unavoidable situations, he was never afraid.

In fact, if he didn't currently bear so many responsibilities, he wouldn't mind risking his life.

This was an opportunity to see what cards Cao had up his sleeve, and who knows, Chen Sansi might be able to eliminate him, which could be a good thing.

Soon, everyone's tasks were assigned, and the cultivators gradually left the scene.

Lu Zhiyong couldn't help but curse: "I've never offended that Cao fellow, why was such a task given to me? It's just my rotten luck!"

"Blessings and misfortunes don't come singly, and what must come, can't be avoided."

Chen Sansi consoled him, then flew back to the mountain where he lived.

He agreed to go, true enough, but he naturally needed to make preparations beforehand.

Setting off in five days, it's impossible to significantly improve one's Realm in such a short time.

The strategy with the highest cost-effectiveness is certainly to seek out survival methods.

With Qian Xun, talismans, and the Wind-splitting Seal, Chen Sansi's speed for Controlling the sky far exceeded that of a Foundation Establishment cultivator, though still lacking compared to a Golden Core cultivator.

[Skill: Sky Control (Proficient)]

[Progress: 879/1000]

Sky Control skill isn't solely improved by Sword Flight, but by practicing any flying-type spell.

Over the years, Chen Sansi had practiced various spells, but he was still a step away from a small achievement in Sky Control.

The Sky Control Techniques that could be easily gathered in the market only provided limited proficiency improvement, certainly not enough to level up in five days.

But Chen Sansi knew someone who surely understood—Lord Taishan.

This renowned Sword Immortal, who was also once an Immortal and Martial Dual Cultivator, might have Command of skills that only Cao Xie could rival.

Just seeking his help would certainly yield results, although it might also cost him dearly.

He prepared Spiritual Wine and Beast Meat, and after some twists and turns, managed to find Lord Taishan dead drunk in a brothel.

"Just in time!"

Mu Chutai slurred: "Come, come, perform a set of Swordsmanship for your master to cheer him up!"

Chen Sansi was long used to this.

In past two years in Dragon Elephant City, every time they met, the other party requested him to demonstrate a set of Swordsmanship using Extreme Divine Power in tandem with Dragon Scripture.

Though previously passed down word by word, bestowing deeper enlightenment, he wondered if there was a deeper purpose in this request.

Having completed the set of Swordsmanship, Chen Sansi briefly recounted his upcoming mission west of Star Peak Mountain and expressed his desire to learn a life-saving spell.

"What are you talking about?"

Upon hearing about the critical situation at Star Peak Mountain, Lord Taishan sobered up significantly, knocked his head, and cursed: "What bad luck, can't get any peace even here!"

Even he, having chosen to participate in the battle, couldn't flee halfway. Otherwise, the supervisory team would have the authority to kill him on the spot.

"Senior Mu."

Chen Sansi voiced his doubt: "Why do the Major Sects show such respect and fear towards the Holy Sect, complying with their every command?"

On Sky Water Continent, the Holy Sect not only wielded power over various resources, including Spirit Vein allocation, during the war, but also commanded sect disciples to march to their deaths.

Such enormous power had significantly affected other sects' ascension paths to Immortality; why were they still willing to comply—is it purely because the Holy Sect has numerous High Realm cultivators with formidable battle prowess?

"You young ones just don't understand."

Lord Taishan, guessing his intentions, tossed a crystal grape into his mouth and said: "The old geezers of the Holy Sect have influence greater than Imperial edicts in the mortal world, not because of their ability, but because they possess the sole Ascension Platform for Righteous Cultivators."

"Ascension Platform?"

Chen Sansi had only seen vague references in texts.

"A long time ago, mortal world cultivators were unable to ascend due to various reasons and had to rely on the Ascension Platform to enter the Upper Realm and pursue the true path to Yuhua and Immortality."

Mu Chutai said: "Does this make sense to you?"

"Understood."

Chen Sansi nodded.

Controlling the Ascension Platform equates to firmly holding the path for the ascension of all cultivators, undoubtedly the most critical and valuable resource.

As long as the Holy Sect refuses, no matter how talented or speedy one is in cultivation, they will ultimately be trapped in the mortal world.